Abst rac t -The continuum constitutive modeling for rate-dependent fracture of brittle microcracking solids, which was described in Part 1 of this paper, is applied to the finite element analysis of stationary and nonstationary macrocracks in a single-edge-notched three-point bend specimen under a static loading. The microcrack damage zones near the macro-crack-tip can be classified as being "l...

Understanding response of solids to particle irradiation remains a major materials physics challenge. This applies even to SiC, which is a prototypical nuclear ceramic and wide-band-gap semiconductor material. The lack of predictability is largely related to the complex, dynamic nature of radiation defect formation. Here, we use a novel pulsed-ion-beam method to study dynamic annealing in 4H-Si...

An experimental study has been performed to investigate the capabilities of dry, conventional and high pressure jet assisted turning of two different hard-to-machine materials, namely hard-chromed and surface hardened Ck45 and Inconel 718. The capabilities of different hard turning procedures are compared by means of chip breakability, technological windows, cooling lubrication efficiency, and ...

Abstract Since governments encourage sustainability, industries are making great efforts to reuse or recycle carbon fibre–reinforced polymer (CFRP) composites. Despite the promising early results concerning material properties of recycled CFRP, there is no published knowledge available about their machinability. In this study, drilling-induced micro and macro-sized geometrical defects were anal...

Microlubrication minimizes the exposure of metal working fluids (MWFs) leading to an economical, safer and healthy workplace environment. In this study vegetable based lubricant is used to conduct wear analysis during end milling AISI 1018 steel using microlubrication. Solid carbide cutting tool was used with varying cutting speed and feed rate having a constant depth of cut. A full factorial e...

Cryogenic treatment has been acknowledged by some as means of extending tool life of many cutting tool materials, thus improving productivity significantly. However real mechanisms which guarantee better tool performance are still dubious. This implies the need of further investigations in order to control the technique more significantly. Studies on cryogenically treated HSS tools show microst...